Ever wondered why some lakes are bright blue while others are green or brown? The answer lies in the way light interacts with ...

Crater Lake sits in a rugged portion of the Cascade Range and is famous for its deep, jewel-blue water. An impressive 20-mile ring of cliffs encloses the basin and adds to its magnificence. About a ...

Your first glimpse of Crater Lake is absolutely breathtaking! Its deep blue waters are unmatched anywhere else. How did ...

Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States with water so clear, you can see more than 100 feet ... lands around the park would further protect its integrity. Travel Oregon has billed Crater ...

Crater Lake National Park, formed from the now-collapsed volcano Mount Mazama, is a must-see destination in Oregon ... and bring plenty of snacks and water. There’s an elevation gain of about ...

The newts live only in Oregon’s Crater Lake and their populations have crashed ... crayfish increase algae growth in the lake. Introductions of non-native species to water bodies — often by public ...

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a legal petition today with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Crater Lake newt ... increase algae growth in the lake. Introductions of ...

Note: The sole boat tour operator in the park – Explore Crater Lake – will not be running its tours in 2025 nor 2026. Oregon's lone national park, Crater Lake, is arguably one of the most ...

Oregon offers some of the West ... Today, you can admire Crater Lake National Park's rich blue water and towering mountains during a boat or trolley tour, a scenic drive along the rim or a hike ...